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as in users
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
an inspiring story about addicts who seek help and manage to kick their habit
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as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series
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Recent Examples of addicts
But what this sequel really seems to be suggesting is that there is nothing scarier than an unstable pop star in 2024, poised on the edge of a public meltdown captured by a million cellphones and consumed by scandal-hungry social-media addicts.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Worry not, Phoenix caffeine addicts.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Drug addicts try to alter their reality.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Read his other columns That’s just one measure of how bad the epidemic is in the low-income neighborhood where homelessness is rampant, drugs are sold and consumed in the open, 83 people died of overdoses in 2023, and merchants complain of gang threats and thefts by addicts.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
And, true to form, pop culture addicts and crypto speculators have driven that memecoin’s price up—a lot.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Worry not, Phoenix caffeine addicts.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Drug addicts try to alter their reality.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Read his other columns That’s just one measure of how bad the epidemic is in the low-income neighborhood where homelessness is rampant, drugs are sold and consumed in the open, 83 people died of overdoses in 2023, and merchants complain of gang threats and thefts by addicts.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
And, true to form, pop culture addicts and crypto speculators have driven that memecoin’s price up—a lot.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicts
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Thousands of users commented on each of Santry’s videos, offering advice and creating their own theories—with many trying to explain why the cadaver dogs stopped by the hole if there was no body.Conor Murray, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And users should note right away that the alert and source are not as polished as should be.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Revival September 30, 2024 — Design lovers with furry friends will want to check out Revival’s new, washable pet mats.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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In return, the Watches of Switzerland Group will gain further insight into and access to that same community of watch lovers.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The home, made for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, sits on 80 acres of woodlands and was built in 1997 by Garland Homes.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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After stealing the hearts of rom-com fans, tornado enthusiasts and hitmen this year, Glen Powell finally has his next major role dated for 2025.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Addicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addicts. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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